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I am a professor inthe Sydney School of Education and Social Work, an co-director of the Centre for Research on Learning & Innovation (CRLI).

My primary research areas have been cognitive learning research with a focus on educational computing, multimedia-based and knowledge-based learning environments, e-learning, and the development of evaluation and assessment methods for the effectiveness of computer-based technologies. Current research activities comprise among other issues the analysis of individual and group problem solving/learning processes and possible support by means of ICT, and analysis of the use of mobile IT in informal learning settings (outdoors, in museums, etc.).

I have extensive teaching experience in the areas of experimental psychology, cognitive science, methods of cognitive science, the psychology of emotion and motivation, instructional psychology, developmental psychology. Extensive research experience and responsible for a number of projects in the areas of instructional psychology (in particular the use of computers in schools and for adult education /training) and cognitive psychology (learning, problem-solving). Ample practical experience in the design and evaluation of hypermedia systems, simulation environments and intelligent tutors for teaching and training, in the evaluation of multimedia authoring programmes, in the use of several symbolic programming languages and expert systems development shells.

In addition to my academic work, I also worked as a reviewer for the IT R&D programs of the European Commission in various selections and projects. I have been the founder of a small consulting Germany-based elearning consulting company and been involved in a number of European Commission-funded R&D projects. From 2003 to 2010, I co-direct the CoCo research centre at the University of Sydney, which has grown to 20+ researchers and PhD students, and between 2005 and 2010, directed the ICT unit of the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

I am always looking for PhD students who want to work with me on challenging topics in the learning sciences. An interest in multidisciplinary research, advanced methods, and the willingness to find as many new problems as solutions are required.

2004

Evaluating the educational usability of data mining and visualization of students, results in web-based learning systems; Yacef K, Reimann P; School of Information Technologies, University of Sydney/Research Grant.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2010). Patterns of use of an agent-based model and a system dynamics model: The application of patterns of use and the impacts on learning outcomes. Computers & Education, 54(2), 392-403. [More Information]

Khosronejad, M., Reimann, P., Markauskaite, L. (2016). Engineering professional identity practices: Investigating the use of web search in collaborative decision making. 33rd International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2016), Adelaide: University Of South Australia.

Goulding, J., Bloomfield, D., Reimann, P. (2012). An analysis of how the teaching practicum is assessed in Australia and resulting potentials for IT innovation. Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) Winter conference 2012 - Professional development of teacher educators: Bringing together policy, practice and research, Online: Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE).

Jacobson, M., Wilensky, U., Reimann, P. (2010). Learning about complexity and beyond: Theoretical and methodological implications for the learning sciences. International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Chicago, IL.: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2007). Do school students learn more about the environment from a system dynamics model by themselves or with a partner? The 25th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society 50th Anniversary Celebration, United States: System Dynamics Society.

Mann, S., Reimann, P. (2007). Mobile technology as a mediating tool for learning in the convergences from
technology, collaboration and curriculum perspectives. 6th Annual International Conference on Mobile Learning, Melbourne: University of Melbourne.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2007). Patterns of using system dynamics models and agent based models to understand a complex environmental system – a comparison. 12th Biennial Conference for Research on
Learning and Instruction. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.

Reimann, P. (2007). Time is precious: Why process analysis is essential for CSCL (and can also help to bridge between experimental and descriptive methods). CSCL 2007, The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2007, USA: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2006). Knowledge and Understanding of an Environmental System Using Two Different Types of Computer-based Models - A Pilot Study. 2006 Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) Conference, Sydney: AaeE.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2006). System Dynamics as a Mindtool for Environmental Education. AARE International Education Research Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).

Reimann, P., Kay, J. (2005). Adaptive Visualization of User Models to Support Group Coordination Processes. Cognition and Learning through Media-Communication for Advanced e-Learning 2005, Tokyo, Japan: Japanese Society for Information and Systems In Education.

Reimann, P. (2005). Co-Constructing Artefacts and Knowledge in Netbased Teams: Implications for the Design of Collaborative Learning Environments. 29th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education - PME29, Melbourne, Australia: PME.

Freebody, P., Reimann, P., Tiu, A. (2008). Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools. Brief Review of Research Literature on the Benefits of ICT use in School.

Freebody, P., Reimann, P., Tiu, A. (2008). Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools. Survey Report.

Freebody, P., Reimann, P., Tiu, A. (2008). Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools: Improving the Uptake of ICT in schools.

Khosronejad, M., Reimann, P., Markauskaite, L. (2016). Engineering professional identity practices: Investigating the use of web search in collaborative decision making. 33rd International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2016), Adelaide: University Of South Australia.

Goulding, J., Bloomfield, D., Reimann, P. (2012). An analysis of how the teaching practicum is assessed in Australia and resulting potentials for IT innovation. Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) Winter conference 2012 - Professional development of teacher educators: Bringing together policy, practice and research, Online: Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE).

Jacobson, M., Wilensky, U., Reimann, P. (2010). Learning about complexity and beyond: Theoretical and methodological implications for the learning sciences. International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Chicago, IL.: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2010). Patterns of use of an agent-based model and a system dynamics model: The application of patterns of use and the impacts on learning outcomes. Computers & Education, 54(2), 392-403. [More Information]

Freebody, P., Reimann, P., Tiu, A. (2008). Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools. Brief Review of Research Literature on the Benefits of ICT use in School.

Freebody, P., Reimann, P., Tiu, A. (2008). Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools. Survey Report.

Freebody, P., Reimann, P., Tiu, A. (2008). Alignment of perceptions about the uses of ICT in Australian and New Zealand schools: Improving the Uptake of ICT in schools.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2007). Do school students learn more about the environment from a system dynamics model by themselves or with a partner? The 25th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society 50th Anniversary Celebration, United States: System Dynamics Society.

Mann, S., Reimann, P. (2007). Mobile technology as a mediating tool for learning in the convergences from
technology, collaboration and curriculum perspectives. 6th Annual International Conference on Mobile Learning, Melbourne: University of Melbourne.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2007). Patterns of using system dynamics models and agent based models to understand a complex environmental system – a comparison. 12th Biennial Conference for Research on
Learning and Instruction. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.

Reimann, P. (2007). Time is precious: Why process analysis is essential for CSCL (and can also help to bridge between experimental and descriptive methods). CSCL 2007, The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2007, USA: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2006). Knowledge and Understanding of an Environmental System Using Two Different Types of Computer-based Models - A Pilot Study. 2006 Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) Conference, Sydney: AaeE.

Thompson, K., Reimann, P. (2006). System Dynamics as a Mindtool for Environmental Education. AARE International Education Research Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).

Reimann, P., Kay, J. (2005). Adaptive Visualization of User Models to Support Group Coordination Processes. Cognition and Learning through Media-Communication for Advanced e-Learning 2005, Tokyo, Japan: Japanese Society for Information and Systems In Education.

Reimann, P. (2005). Co-Constructing Artefacts and Knowledge in Netbased Teams: Implications for the Design of Collaborative Learning Environments. 29th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education - PME29, Melbourne, Australia: PME.